Information for LVNS

Pre-requisites, documentation, requirements and application process are the same as the Generic RN Program. Admission will depend upon spaces available.

In addition applicants will need a current Vocational Nursing (VN) License from an accredited VN program.

Upon being admitted, applicants must successfully pass the Nursing 518 course offered in the summer session before entry into the second semester courses.

Starting semester may be the following fall or spring semester.

Required Curriculum Order

Nursing Program Summer Bridge

Nursing 518 (Transition to Nursing) 3 units

Nursing Program Semester 2

Nursing 503-B (Mental Health Nursing) 4.5 units

Nursing 502- A (Beginning Med/Surg.) 4.5 units

Nursing Program Semester 3

Nursing 506-B (Obstetric Nursing) 4.5 units

Nursing 506- A (Pediatric Nursing 4.5 units

Nursing Program Semester 4

Nursing 502-B (Intermediate Med/Surg.) 4.5 units

Nursing 503-A (Advanced Med/Surg.) 4.5 units

Nursing 507 (Nursing Leadership) 1 unit

30-Unit Option

The 30-Unit Option is mandated by the Board of Registered Nursing as an option for applicants who are a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of California.

Applicants should receive objective counseling regarding this option and admission is on an individual basis. Admission will depend upon spaces available.

Upon completion of this option, the student eligible to apply for licensure by examination as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Graduates of this option will not be considered a graduate of the College’s Associate Degree Nursing Program and is ineligible to wear the Nursing Program’s cap or pin.

Other states in the United States may not recognize persons licensed under this option as registered nurses even though they may have passed the NCLEX-RN examination.

Challenging for Nursing Course Credit

Eligibility to challenge is only offered to students officially admitted to the generic nursing program. Once admitted the LVN may seek to receive credit for selected nursing courses via examination.

A maximum of 15 units acquired through challenging examination my be applied toward a specialization in nursing.

Any clinical nursing course(s) may be challenged by the LVN or by the nursing student provided the student's application to challenge indicated appropriate education and experience.

Application to challenge must be in writing. The written examination may be followed by a clinical practicum.

Grading standards are the same as those for students enrolled in the course(s). Credit is given only to the student who passes the challenging exam, officially registered for the course(s) and has paid the course fee. Refer to the college catalog for further information.